Presenter: Jon Smith

Description: The art of telling a good story can apply to any subject, and isn't just about writing fiction- the principles can apply to non-fiction text too. Learn how to utilize Book Creator to create multimedia stories and publish them to an audience beyond the classroom.

Audience: ALL Teachers

Room: 60

Presenter: Ken Shelton

Description: In this dynamic problem-based learning session, participants will be actively engaging in a type of design-thinking process to collaboratively create tangible solutions within a specific thematic area. This session highlights genuine civic involvement, and cultural and community context, and empowers learners through active participation. This highly interactive session prioritizes experiential learning, emphasizing the journey rather than just the end result. The versatile protocols can be tailored to suit various curricular areas and content, while also addressing broader focus areas such as Equity, Social-Emotional Learning, Learning Culture, and more.

Audience: K-12 Teachers, SPED Teachers, EL teachers, Specialists, Counselors, Social Workers, Administrators

Room: Library

Presenter: Corissa Freeman

Description: This class will help you navigate through the homepage, then we will walk you through setting up your course, creating assignments and exams, retrieving lesson plans, assigning lessons, digital resources, and so much more. 

Audience: NEW 6-12 MATH Teachers

Room: 67

Presenter: Tiffaney Trella

Description: Come learn how to use your Promethean Panel as an Interactive Station.

Audience: PreK-12 teachers who have experience with Promethean Panels

Room: Choir

Presenter: Anna Ragghanti-Crowe

Description: This presentation is about creating videos for classroom use. Teachers will learn how video is relievent to teaching language skills in a variety of classrooms.  Next, teachers will learn the basics of semiotics (the study of signs) and film production.  Then, teachers will learn how to apply video in the classroom using scene production and video poems.  Finally, teachers will create their own short film so they can learn how to use i-movie.

Audience: 6-12 teachers, Specialists

Room: 125

Presenter: Andrea Lewinsky

Description: With Canva for Education, you can create the most engaging lessons and run activities for students in class. You and your students can create and personalize your own designs from scratch, or choose from thousands of high-quality, educational templates for any subject, grade, or topic, and enjoy all of Canva's premium features for free. Come learn how to create something that will wow your intended audience! 

Audience: All PreK-12 teachers, SPED, EL, Specialists, Administrators

Room: 69

Presenter: Amanda Whitmore

Description: See how you can use STEM techniques to teach your curriculum.

Audience: PreK-5 teachers

Room: 104

Presenter: Malorie Figley

Description: Blooket is a new take on trivia and review games! (Think Kahoot with a spin) This session you will learn the features of Blooket that will make teaching feel effortless and why it is so motivating to students. Not only will you learn the how and why to use Blooket, you will also get to play the game yourself.  If you are looking for a fun new way to check students understanding, then look no further!

Audience: K-5 teachers, SPED, EL, Specialists

Room: 64

Presenter: Jess Wallach

Description: Come review the data tools, learn about updates for this year, and share new tips and tools for elevating eSpark. 

pre-PD survey

Audience: K-5 teachers

Room: 57

Virtual: LINK

Elevate eSpark: Here is the recording of your PD, the slide deck, and your PD Guide.

Presenter: Jared Henshaw

Description: Learn how to take your Edpuzzle skills to the next level! Discover more advanced features of Edpuzzle to make video part of effective, engaging, and rigorous learning!

Audience: All K-12 teachers, EL, SPED, Specialists who have experience using Edpuzzle

Room: 65

Presenter: Austin Cadle

Description: Looking to bridge the language gap and ensure content is accessible for all scholars in your classroom? ELLevation is your one-stop shop for assisting English Learners across all content areas. Learn how to easily access and understand the language levels of your English Learners, and also what strategies are most effective for assisting them in learning content in their second language. 

Audience: All 9-12 teachers

Room: 102

Presenter: Devin Alexander

Description: Paper is an Educational Support System designed so students can experience confidence and success throughout their school journey and beyond. The New to Paper Pep Rally is an engaging session that will walk through both the Student and Teacher Experiences on the platform. Attendees will see a tutoring session with a Paper tutor. Brainstorms and collaboration are embedded throughout the session. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to confidently navigate Paper’s features and functionalities, identify the benefits for teachers and students, and develop a plan of action to implement Paper effectively in their classrooms.

Audience: 6-12 Teachers, Counselors, Department Leads, Instructional Coaches

Room: 128

Presenter: Tracy Palmer & Melissa Forde

Description: This session will offer exploration and benefits to students using the digital books for Panorama versus the hard copies.  

Audience: NEW K-5 ELA teachers

Room: 109

Presenter: Christina Jandrokovic, Diane Herdman, & Terri Jennings

Description: Come learn how to navigate and use the Savvas Science program in your class this year. 

Audience: NEW 6-12 Science Teachers

Room: 106

Presenter: Anne Rogerson

Description: This session will introduce how a hydroponic Flex Farm works, the fun of growing and benefits to the whole community, learning opportunities for the scholars, the Farmative platform, and an overview of the curriculum and badging program. 

Audience: All Elementary & MS STEAM teachers (REQUIRED)

Room: 107

Presenter: Greg Kibler

Description: This session is designed to help Administrators have Google Sheets make their life easier. Often there is data  or other items that need tracked and you need to know how to find it easily.  You will review some of the basics and be exposed to some of the tips and tricks in google sheets.

Audience: Administrators

Room: 61